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Building Left Podcast
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What’s next for the NDP and social democracy in Canada? We’re digging into the future of the political left from a rural, Western Canadian perspective—real talk, grassroots voices, and no Ottawa filter. With hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins.
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 10d
In a time of market failure does Canada need a national public option for food, housing and Internet? NDP Leadership Candidate @avilewis.ca shared these big, bold ideas and others in our Candidate Spotlight on Building Left.

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 11d
Check out our full conversation with Avi, and more of his bold ideas for positive social transformation in Canada in our candidate spotlight.
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 11d
NEW EPISODE! NDP Leadership Candidate Avi Lewis on combating the everyday emergencies facing Canadians
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · 18d
The great Libby Davies! Activist. Member of the Order of Canada. Former NDP MP for Vancouver East (1997-2015). What an honour to host her as a guest on Building Left! Thanks, Libby!

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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · Sep 26
OFF TO THE RACES: We're back with a look at Avi Lewis's announcement in the NDP Leadership race, other contenders, as well as the party's plan to table a bill to remove Section 107 from the Canada Labour Code.

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We're Off to the Races: Leadership Campaigns Begin and Section 107
Hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins break down the opening weeks of the federal NDP leadership race, newly declared candidate Avi Lewis, controversial hopefuls, and the divergent directions contende...
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · Aug 29
NEW EPISODE!
Many progressives have been dismayed to see voters shifting from the NDP to the Conservatives. In our latest episode, we are joined by Christian Audette to explore some of the factors motivating so-called "orange-blue" switchers.
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Voters Flipping from Orange to Blue: Lessons from Niagara
Hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick are joined by Christian Audette to explore the growing shift of working-class voters from the NDP to the Conservatives. Christian is a local organiser and small b...
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · Aug 14
New Episode! Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins unpack the rules of the NDP Leadership Race so you don't have to. We also debate the opening moves of apparent contenders Yves Engler and MP Heather McPherson.
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Inside the NDP Leadership Race
As the NDP leadership race warms up, Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins  explore the rules and dynamics shaping the contest and assess the early contenders. Yves Engler, an outspoken activist, raises que...
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · Jul 17
Grassroots Renewal: In this episode, join Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins as we learn more about the Reclaim Canada's NDP movement from activist and organizer Ji Won Jung!

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Also this week: a quick rundown on a busy week in progressive politics in Canada!
Renewal from the Grassroots: An Interview with Reclaim Canada's NDP
As centre-right pundits greatly exaggerate the imminent demise of the NDP, one grassroots organization is proposing bold renewal of the party from the ground up. In this episode, Jaime Frederick and K...
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Building Left Podcast @buildingleft.bsky.social · Jun 5
Our first episode is up! Tune in for a frank discussion about why a social democratic party matters in Canada, why proportional representation is needed now more than ever, and what the NDP needs to consider on its path to renewal.
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